Flugnod Tech Page

the following is an overview of what I do, and the materials / components that I use

Materials

I typically work with post-industrial recycled materials. I tend to use the plastics industry standard material acronyms when describing my pieces, and here's a run-down of my typical materials:

CPS (Crystal Polystyrene)

True to it's name, CPS is a transparent thermoplastic. Special pigments are used to color this material, and it happens to be one of my favorite mediums. The downfall of CPS is that it is extremely brittle, and prone to breaking. Hence, I don't use it unless there is a substrate material to sculpt over.

PA66 33% GLF (Nylon 66, 33% glass fiber reinforced)

This is one tough material, and is very heat-resistant. It's opaque, and very difficult to color so I tend to use it in either it's "natural" color (beige), or in black. It looks pretty creepy...

HDPE (High Density Polyethelyne)

The same material that your typical milk-jug is made from. HDPE is a very low-temperature thermoplastic, and I use it primarily in non-structural applications.

POM (Polyoxymethelene, or Acetal... Common Trade Name is Delrin™)

POM is a very tough opaque material, and I utilize it mostly as a base material for my lamps due to it's lubricity (it doesn't scratch things).

PMMA (Polymethmethacrylate, or Acrylic... Common Trade Name is Plexiglas™)

This is another transparent material which I use exclusively in sheet or other pre-made forms. It is the "backbone" of most of my creations.

Colors

I have a virtually unlimited pallet of colors to choose from, and if I don't have a particular color in stock I can have it formulated. I can also have the pigments matched to a sample if you have a particular color in mind and can part with something for a couple of weeks while I have it matched.

Burn-In

Each of my illuminated pieces is subjected to a 120-hour burn-in procedure prior to shipping (you should see my electricity bill). Each piece is examined by a licensed electrician prior to power-up, and burn-in is performed using higher wattage components than the ones I will insist you use. Each piece comes with it's own unique "users manual", listing the components used and any replacement parts required.

Repair

Flugnods are very fragile. If not handled properly, they will break. Should this happen (and depending upon the amount of damage) I will repair your piece for free. I ask only that you pay the freight for repair work. I attempt to build all of my creations with provisions to easily change the various light sources, instructions for which are contained in the "users manual". If you are uncomfortable replacing the light sources, just send the piece back to me (freight pre-paid as the other repair work) and I will change it for the cost of materials.

 Limits of Use

My creations are not meant to be handled. Some contain very sharp geometries, and they should be kept out of the reach of children. Exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided, unless you request UV stabilization to be added to the piece. Intentional misuse and abuse is NOT covered by my repair policy, and damage resulting from the use of lighting components of a greater power than what I told you to use is your own problem. Please read the "Taking Care of your Flugnod" Guide prior to purchase.

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